Perillo Earns 100% Pro Small Business Voting Record

Posted on July 25, 2024


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Last week, the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) released their 2024 General Assembly voting records highlighting lawmakers who strongly support small businesses and economic development in our state. This year, I am proud to maintain my multi-term 100% voting record demonstrating my commitment to making Connecticut a business-friendly environment to help grow our economy and support our local communities.

Funding Secured: Shelton Youth Mental Health Support

Posted on July 2, 2024


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Monroe, Shelton, Stratford schools receiving mental health funding

Area lawmakers today applauded the release of state funding to support the delivery of mental health programming for students in Monroe, Shelton and Stratford during the summer months over the next two years.

  • Monroe School District is receiving $74,771
  • Shelton School District is receiving $24,480
  • Stratford School District is receiving $85,000

State Senator Kevin Kelly (R-Stratford) said, “Thank you to Gov. Ned Lamont and Education

Perillo Secures Support for Families of Fallen Officers

Posted on May 17, 2024


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(HARTFORD) — This week, House Republicans scored a major victory in officially establishing a Fallen Officer Fund that supports families of officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Specifically, this fund distributes one-time payments to the families of officers killed in the line of duty, helping them in their time of uncertainty, grief, and need.

This bill came in response to the sudden death of two Bristol police officers last year, sadly followed by the deaths of state troopers and other

Perillo Defends Seniors and Protects Retirement Benefits

Posted on May 8, 2024


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Last week, I shot down a bill that would have increased the contribution levels from 3% to 5% to the Connecticut Retirement Fund for residents of all income backgrounds. The problem: this bill would have hurt working class families without giving them the ability to opt-out.

My Republican colleagues and I agree: let people make their own decisions about their money and retirement. I am proud to say that we successfully prevented this bill from passing this session and I will continue to fight

Perillo Rails Against Democrat Budget Adjustment Proposal

Posted on May 7, 2024


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Just a few moments ago, I was proud to stand in opposition of HB 5523 which was a last-minute effort for my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to allocate remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to certain agencies and municipalities.

The Problem: their proposal restricts special education funding, putting the cost on the backs of property taxpayers and shifting funding towards UCONN students who will receive an average of $24,000 each. That’s just not fair.

I support funding higher

Perillo Cracks Down on Illegal Cannabis Use

Posted on May 7, 2024


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Recently, I joined my colleagues in passing HB 5150, which allows law enforcement to crack down on the illegal sale of cannabis and cannabis products at popular smoke shops throughout Connecticut. I support this bill because it prioritizes consumer and youth safety while allowing our police to protect our streets here in Shelton. For more information, please see my brief video below:

Showcase Shelton: Ruth’s House

Posted on May 6, 2024


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State Representative Jason Perillo (R-Shelton) tours Ruth’s House, a loving home for young single mothers that encourages and equips them to make positive changes in their lives, care for their children, and build their own futures.

Founder and President, Jeanne Korman, shares her story as a single mom and her passion for helping mothers like her learn important skills, find support, and become confident and independent going forward. A special thanks to Jeanne and Executive Director, Toni Pensiero,

OPINION: Everyone wants clean elections…except CT Democrats.

Posted on April 26, 2024


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If you had the chance to ensure that no fraud occurred in Connecticut elections, would you?

Recently, I witnessed 94 of my Democratic colleagues in the House of Representatives vote against a chance to restore integrity in our elections. Surprised? Don’t be. It was actually the second time in the same week that the majority of House Democrats voted against ensuring honesty in our statewide election process.

The Democrat’s first missed opportunity occurred when I proposed a logical amendment that

Promises Kept: Our FY 25 Budget Adjustments

Posted on April 25, 2024


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(HARTFORD) — Today, I joined my House Republican colleagues in releasing our State Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025. After Democrats on the Appropriations Committee and Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee failed to propose adjustments, my colleagues and I stepped up to keep our promise of maintaining fiscal guardrails and making Connecticut more affordable.

Why it matters: if we fail to adjust the budget as a legislature, not only will it go out of balance on July 1st, but it would

VIDEO: Fighting for Election Integrity

Posted on April 25, 2024


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This week, I proposed two key amendments that would have effectively secured our elections statewide. The first would have eliminated absentee ballot drop boxes originally installed as an emergency voting resource during the pandemic. The second sought to set minimum prison sentences for certain election crimes, as seen down in Bridgeport last fall.

We need to get serious about election integrity in Connecticut. Every time that election fraud happens, voters become disenfranchised, and we begin

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